Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective

Join me as I revisit each episode of Defenders of the Earth, the King Features Syndicate crossover that united Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Lothar, and Mandrake the Magician. Along the way, I’ll explore the stories and the lore that powered this gloriously ’80s action-adventure series.

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Podcasting since 2026 • 22 episodes

Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective

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July 21, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 26:19

Trailer: The Hall of Wisdom

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July 14, 2026 • Season 1 • 0:58

Defenders of the Earth Ep. 09 The Revenge of Astra

Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode nine of Defenders of the Earth, “The Revenge of Astra." Flash Gordon narrowly avoids crashing his spacecraft into an unseen object, leading the Defenders to discover that a mysterious ship has a...

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